motorcycle

texas_mustang · May 7th, 2008, 08:13 PM

so im about to get out of college, and i really want a motorcycle. ive been looking around on some forums and wonder why i never thought of this before

90 mpg, look sexy as hell, and go faster than almost any street car.

anyone on here have on? how much is the motorcycle license course? and how much is insurance

zx636r

graystang01 · May 7th, 2008, 08:26 PM

i want to get one but my mom isnt really to excited about the idea

PowerShiftz02GT · May 7th, 2008, 08:30 PM

well i did a project on motorcycle insurance for the state of texas on Esurance's website. They quoted me for a 18 year old for 6000 a year and i think for a 21 year old it was around 4000 if that gives you any idea. may want to price it out yourself though just to be certain.

mustangrebuilder · May 7th, 2008, 08:33 PM

well my buddy just got a bike and his insurance is 828 a year, and that is before rider safty course.

he has no points or anything how is your DL record

Doc8224 · May 7th, 2008, 09:00 PM

The big kicker in price on motorcycle insurance is comp. coverage (they fix your bike if you wreck it out somewhere not involving another car) this will double your rate and thats why you see $4k a year rates. If you can fix your own bike then its usauly the first coverage you drop. But if you want to be completly covered no matter what and your are young a crotch rocket is gonna drain the wallet.

Jucostud · May 7th, 2008, 09:06 PM

nobody gets full coverage on crotch rockets. I'm looking at getting a bike too.

whiteboycustom · May 7th, 2008, 09:29 PM

i have a 2006 vtx1300c
it gets roughly 160 mpg
i pay 385 a year on full coverage insurance
im 27
im taking a MSC sat and sun and its 165 bucks and waive the riding portion of getting your MCL

at 24 i almost bought a 06 busa and my insurance was going to be 500 A MONTH

ReverendDexter · May 7th, 2008, 09:40 PM

I call BS on your guys' estimated mpg from these motorcycles. Yes, they're a LOT better than cars, but you're not getting over 100mpg on a bike. Most big sport bikes (i.e liter-bikes) get in the 40mpg range, smaller ones in the 50s or 60s.

Now, if you have a scooter, sure, you might be getting better than 100mpg, but that's because their designed for economy, not performance.

whiteboycustom · May 7th, 2008, 09:46 PM

wave your flag all day long i know what mine will do

homebrewed · May 7th, 2008, 09:48 PM

I wanna get a Gixxer. A 750 or the 1000 would be all you'd ever need.

http://www.suzukicycles.com/products/GSXR750K8

Drick · May 7th, 2008, 09:49 PM

I would rather go fast with doors full metal around me

homebrewed · May 7th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

I would rather go fast with doors full metal around me

So you'd be cool bein' inside a giant chrome dildo gettin' jammed up Tonys ass?

texas_mustang · May 7th, 2008, 10:35 PM

so what all do i need to legally drive a motorcycle? the exact same as a car?

homebrewed · May 7th, 2008, 10:37 PM

A motorcycle drivers license, state required insurance and, well, a motorcycle helps too

whiteboycustom · May 7th, 2008, 10:37 PM

Texas Motorcycle Laws

texas_mustang · May 7th, 2008, 10:38 PM

k, well, ive never riden a motorcycle. where do yall suggest i start?

homebrewed · May 7th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by texas_mustang

k, well, ive never riden a motorcycle. where do yall suggest i start?

Parking lot. If you have any buddies w/ a bike, have them show ya a few pointers. If you can get a lesser powerful one to take the test on, that'll help w/ the learning curve.
Like a Suzuki SV 650...

whiteboycustom · May 7th, 2008, 10:40 PM

a motorcycle safety course is a good start.....ur in austin go to cowboy harley i bet they have a course

texas_mustang · May 7th, 2008, 10:46 PM

okay i will, thanks man

ReverendDexter · May 7th, 2008, 10:47 PM

My friends with motorcycles suggest getting a first bike that you're ok with replacing in six months to a year.

I've had several of them suggest a Ninja 250 as a learner bike if you're leaning towards a sport bike.

May 7th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#1
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	motorcycle so im about to get out of college, and i really want a motorcycle. ive been looking around on some forums and wonder why i never thought of this before 90 mpg, look sexy as hell, and go faster than almost any street car. anyone on here have on? how much is the motorcycle license course? and how much is insurance zx636r

May 7th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#3
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,204 iTrader: 13 reviews	well i did a project on motorcycle insurance for the state of texas on Esurance's website. They quoted me for a 18 year old for 6000 a year and i think for a 21 year old it was around 4000 if that gives you any idea. may want to price it out yourself though just to be certain. __________________

May 7th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#5
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	The big kicker in price on motorcycle insurance is comp. coverage (they fix your bike if you wreck it out somewhere not involving another car) this will double your rate and thats why you see $4k a year rates. If you can fix your own bike then its usauly the first coverage you drop. But if you want to be completly covered no matter what and your are young a crotch rocket is gonna drain the wallet. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

May 7th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#6
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	nobody gets full coverage on crotch rockets. I'm looking at getting a bike too. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

May 7th, 2008, 09:40 PM	#8
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I call BS on your guys' estimated mpg from these motorcycles. Yes, they're a LOT better than cars, but you're not getting over 100mpg on a bike. Most big sport bikes (i.e liter-bikes) get in the 40mpg range, smaller ones in the 50s or 60s. Now, if you have a scooter, sure, you might be getting better than 100mpg, but that's because their designed for economy, not performance. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

May 7th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#4
mustangrebuilder Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	well my buddy just got a bike and his insurance is 828 a year, and that is before rider safty course. he has no points or anything how is your DL record

May 7th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#7
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a 2006 vtx1300c it gets roughly 160 mpg i pay 385 a year on full coverage insurance im 27 im taking a MSC sat and sun and its 165 bucks and waive the riding portion of getting your MCL at 24 i almost bought a 06 busa and my insurance was going to be 500 A MONTH

May 7th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#9
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	wave your flag all day long i know what mine will do

May 7th, 2008, 09:49 PM	#11
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would rather go fast with doors full metal around me __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

May 7th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#13
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	so what all do i need to legally drive a motorcycle? the exact same as a car?

May 7th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#15
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Texas Motorcycle Laws

May 7th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#16
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	k, well, ive never riden a motorcycle. where do yall suggest i start?

May 7th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#18
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	a motorcycle safety course is a good start.....ur in austin go to cowboy harley i bet they have a course

May 7th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#19
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay i will, thanks man

May 7th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#20
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	My friends with motorcycles suggest getting a first bike that you're ok with replacing in six months to a year. I've had several of them suggest a Ninja 250 as a learner bike if you're leaning towards a sport bike. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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